Odds ‘n Sods:

Pete in New Hampshire found this web site while preparing to test his Bug Out Bag equipment in the field. Pete mentioned “It allows you to build customized topographical maps of the area you pick and if you pay $20 they will mail it to you laminated, ready for field use.”

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This latest bit of Nanny State meddling doesn’t bode well for those of us that like to formulate our own soap or otherwise do any home chemistry: Home Science Under Attack In Massachusetts. (A hat tip to “Crusher” for sending the link.)

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Merry sent us this article: Crime-ridden Arkansas town expands 24-hour curfew

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Cheryl found this one for us: Banks’ Subprime Losses Top $500 Billion on Writedowns